As an expectant parent it is important to understand how banking cord blood and cord tissue can help you secure a healthier future for your family. As the world's first cord blood bank, we are here to answer any questions you may have about stem cells and banking options. Take the first step in securing a healthier future for your family – explore the power of cord blood banking today. Remember, you only have one opportunity to preserve your child's cord blood.
Why Bank?
- Cord blood stem cells have been used to treat nearly 80 diseases in over 60,000 transplants worldwide.12,15
- Cord blood stem cells are a perfect match for your baby and a close match for other family members.*
- Nearly 300 clinical studies are exploring the use of cord blood and cord tissue stem cells to advance regenerative medicine.**
- If your child or family member needs it, you know it’s there.
Why Cryo-Cell?
- More Cells That Matter with Prepacyte-CB® Premium Processing55-59
- Unmatched Protection with our Advanced Collection Kit which protects samples up to 30-times longer.10,54
- Five-Chamber Storage Bag which may provide multiple treatment opportunities.50
- Highest quality standards with FACT accreditation.46
- $100,000 Stem Cell Engraftment Guarantee.31
- Best Price Guarantee.32
- No Fee at the Time of Enrollment.
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Real Families, Real Stories
See how Cryo-Cell has helped families when it mattered most
We have 3 children (6, 4, and a 2 month old) and we've used Cryo-cell (tissue and blood) for all 3 children. We trust their company and wouldn't go with anyone else. Their customer service is outstanding. They are very professional and take their time to explain the process in detail.
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Nancy N. Valencia, CA.
Verified Client
I recommend Cryo-Cell! Very professional. They provided clear instructions on how to complete the paperwork prior to collection, as well as collected the kit after the birth of my child promptly. The whole process was easy to follow.
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Kathy A. Queens, NY
Verified Client
This is the best company. I spoke with different companies prior to having our baby and the woman I spoke with from cryo-cell was the only one who was extremely professional and extremely informative. She took so much time to explain all of the details to me as well as all of the different options that they offered and the different pricing. Most of the other companies I spoke with, the representative either had an extremely horrible attitude or tried to justify to me why their pricing was more with an attitude.
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Rosie P. Glendale, CA
Verified Client
Cryocell is the winner. I'm an RN and also when it comes to my children a fierce mama bear so of course I do the research. I researched the top 3 cord blood banks I found articles that were unbiased and I spoke to each of their representatives over the phone. Cryocell is the only company that offered the guarantee (no 1 else did). ...
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Jackielyn j. Oceanside, CA
Verified Client
Awesome team of people. I contacted Cryo late in the process, a week before I was due, but my baby came early, so I didn't have my kit yet. We called our rep, and he contacted a local rep who delivered a kit in person at 6 am on my delivery day. Great customer service in every step of the process!
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Natasha G. Chula Vista, CA
Verified Client
We used Cryo-Cell to store my son's cord blood and we found the service easy to use and affordable when compared to some of the other services. When I called to ask a question, a live person answered straight away and I got the answer I needed. Once the blood was ready to be picked up, the courier arrived within two hours of the birth and picked up the blood from the room. I revived updates frequently about the status of the blood. I would recommend using their service.
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Julie C. Marina del Rey, CA
Verified Client
Common Questions
Why choose Cryo-Cell over other cord blood banks?
As the world's first private family cord blood bank with 35+ years of experience, Cryo-Cell offers proven reliability, FDA registration, AABB accreditation, and the largest global network. We've successfully released over 700 units for treatments and maintain the highest quality standards in the industry with our proprietary PrepaCyte®-CB processing method.
How long can cord blood be stored safely?
Studies show that properly cryopreserved cord blood remains viable indefinitely.11 Cord blood stored for over 25 years has been successfully used in treatments. Our advanced cryogenic storage maintains samples at -196°C in liquid nitrogen vapor, ensuring maximum viability for decades.
What are the odds of actually using stored cord blood?
Current estimates suggest a 1 in 217 lifetime chance of needing a stem cell transplant by age 70.30 However, this increases significantly when considering siblings (25% perfect match, 50% partial match) and extended family members.38 As new treatments develop and clinical trials expand, usage rates continue to grow.
Is the collection process safe and painless?
Absolutely safe and completely painless. Collection occurs after your baby is delivered and the cord is cut as normal. The process takes just a few minutes, involves no pain to mother or baby, doesn't interfere with delayed cord clamping, and won't disrupt precious bonding time.
Can I delay umbilical cord clamping
Yes. While a 30-60 second delayed clamping may reduce collection volume, our lab technology is designed for this scenario. Our PrepaCyte-CB® processing excels at recovering the maximum number of functional stem cells,1,4 making it the ideal choice for parents who choose DCC. If the collection falls below expectations, you have options, including a full refund.
How much does cord blood banking cost with Cryo-Cell?
We offer flexible payment plans starting as low as a few dollars per day. Our comprehensive service includes collection kit, processing, first-year storage, and our exclusive PrepaCyte®-CB processing. We also offer discounts for military families, medical professionals, multiple births, and long-term prepaid plans. Contact us for current pricing and special offers.
Baby Due Soon? If your due date is within 30 days of today, call us 24/7 at 1-800-STOR-CELL (1-800-786-7235) for immediate kit shipment. No additional fees apply to expedite your collection kit (same day service is available in certain areas).
Disclaimers:
*Cord blood use is determined by the physician and depends on the patient’s health, cord blood unit characteristics, and the donor match. While the use of cord blood in transplantation is well established, its regenerative medicine use is still being researched. No guarantees exist for future treatments currently under study.
** For a complete list of clinical trials, please visit www.clinicaltrials.gov
In order to preserve more types and quantity of umbilical cord stem cells and to maximize possible future health options, Cryo-Cell’s umbilical cord tissue service provides expectant families with the opportunity to cryogenically store their newborn’s umbilical cord tissue cells contained within substantially intact cord tissue. Should umbilical cord tissue cells be considered for potential utilization in a future therapeutic application, further laboratory processing will be necessary. Regarding umbilical cord tissue, all private blood banks’ activities for New York State residents are limited to collection, processing, and long-term storage of umbilical cord tissue stem cells. The possession of a New York State license for such collection, processing and long-term storage does not indicate approval or endorsement of possible future uses or future suitability of these cells.Please be aware that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet granted approval for the clinical use of any products manufactured from cord tissue. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that any clinical applications using cord tissue will receive FDA approval in the future.